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Mohbad: Court orders substituted service on Naira Marley, Sam Larry
A Coroner’s Court in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has ordered substituted service on key witnesses in the ongoing inquest into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad
These include Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley; Samson Eletu aka Sam Larry; Mohbad’s sister-in-law, Karimot Ogunbayo; Boluwatife Adeyemo aka Darosha and Mohbad’s lawyer, Oluwasanmi Falade.
The nurse who was said to have treated the deceased during the period, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, and the driver who drove him to the hospital, Fidelis Esanbor, were also on the list.
Magistrate T. A. Sotobi granted the application by Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, to serve a witness summons on additional witnesses through a reputable national newspaper and social media.
The Aloba family’s legal team in a statement signed by Monisola Odumosu and sent to PUNCH Metro on Thursday said the order was granted during the court’s sitting on August 16.
The legal team said it also sought an order of the coroner’s court to issue Witness Summons on interested persons as witnesses to give evidence on the connection and circumstances leading to the death of Mohbad.
“Magistrate Sotobi, sitting at the Ikorodu Magistrate court Friday 16 August 2024 agreed with the legal team of Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, that the new witnesses should be served via substituted means in a reputable national newspaper and social media to ensure prompt attendance of the new witnesses.
“The application, which was argued by the legal team led by Mr Wahab Shittu SAN (leading Emmanuel Oroko Esq., Miss. Monisola Odumosu, Emmanuel Sadoh, Dr. A.R. Ahmed, Oluyemi Osalusi Esq., Wole Ariyibi and Sadiq Kamo) representing Mr Joseph Aloba, sought an order of the coroner’s court to issue Witness Summons on interested persons as witnesses to give evidence on the connection and circumstances leading to the death of late Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba (Mohbad), who died in suspicious circumstances on September 12, 2023. Mr. Joseph Aloba also asked for an order to issue Witness Summons against Nurse Feyisayo Ogedengbe, Boluwatife Adeyemo (A.K.A Darosha), Karimot Titilayo Ogunbayo, Barr. Oluwasanmi Falade (Mohbad’s lawyer), and Fidelis Esanbor (driver), Azeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley), Balogun Samson Eletu respectively, to give evidence of what they know in connection and circumstances leading to the death of Mr Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba (Mohbad), in suspicious circumstances on the 12th day of September 2023 on a date convenient and to be determined by the coroner,” the statement read.
They further asked the court that upon the grant of the orders, to grant leave to serve the witness summons to be issued on the new witnesses by substituted service by causing the said witness summons to be published in any reputable national newspaper within the country as the only viable means of service of the witness summons.
The legal team stated that efforts to get these witnesses served witness summons through the court have been unsuccessful.
Meanwhile, the coroner’s court also granted the application to recall Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, and the IPO in charge of the case, ASP Muhammad Yusuf.
A lawyer, Akinpelu Ogunbona, who argued the application on behalf of Ibrahim Owodunni aka Primeboy, stated that there were new issues both Wunmi and the police needed to shed light upon to give a clear picture of what killed the singer.
According to the statement, their request to be called by Akinpelu A. Ogunbona Esq. is to make clear some ambiguous statements regarding the fight the singer’s wife alleged happened in the house.
The coroner accordingly adjourned for the order to be complied with and the witnesses to be brought to court on the next adjourned date.
Mohbad died at the age of 27, on September 12, 2023, with circumstances surrounding his death sparking controversies on social media.
Being a former record label signee of Marlian Music owned by Naira Marley, Mohbad left the label in February 2022. The Lagos State Police Command had on September 18, 2023, inaugurated a 13-man special investigation team to probe the singer’s death.
His death also led to the arrest of Naira Marley and controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, amongst others.
The singer’s body was on September 21, 2023, exhumed for autopsy to unravel the cause of his death.
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Basketmouth, AY finally end their 18 years Feud, follows each other on Instagram + video
Famous Nigerian comedians Basketmouth and AY Makun have officially settled their 18-year-long feud.
Recalls that the duo have been in the news over their lingering feud.
However, Basketmouth, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, shared a light-hearted video of their recent interaction.
The video, which signifies a major reconciliation between the comedians, captured the moment Basketmouth sought advice from AY following his discussion with actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, RMD.
AY also shared the viral video on his page.
Reacting to the development, many netizens, including celebrities and colleagues, have taken to the comment section to express their joy over the reunion.
Comedian Igodye wrote: “There’s nothing we can use to compare peace and the price of keeping it.”
A few other reactions are as follows:
@iamnasboi: “Thank you, masters! For letting love lead.”
@mizvick: “What God cannot do does not exist.”
@olainglis: “I was having a stressful day at work until I saw this. Love the reconciliation. It’s amazing. I can’t stop laughing. Thanks for the smile you put on people’s faces.”
@official_anthony_jay: “Those wey dey carry other people’s issues for head, how far? Una go get sense now or make we wait till next year?”
Watch the video below:
Ghanaian TikTok sensation Amanda Mantey, popularly known as Mandy Cross, has passed away at the age of 24. Her untimely death occurred on Sunday, September 15, 2024, shortly after she visited the hospital under mysterious circumstances.
The news of Mandy’s passing has sent shockwaves through the social media community, with friends and colleagues taking to TikTok to express their grief. Many are struggling to comprehend the loss of the vibrant young creator, who touched the lives of countless followers.
Final funeral arrangements for Mandy Cross have been scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in her hometown of Asawinso, located in the Western Region of Ghana.
As tributes pour in, commenters are expressing their sorrow, with one stating, “Ohh 😮 May her soul rest in perfect peace,” and another lamenting, “No no no no no, why why why God? R.I.P.” The outpouring of condolences highlights the profound impact Mandy had on her community and the depth of loss felt by those who knew her.
Adeyemo Boluwatife, the Personal Assistant to the late Mohbad has stated that the late Singer’s Father, Joseph Aloba demanded for immediate burial of his son after receiving N2 million from Davido. Adeyemo said this while testifying at the Coroner’s Inquest in Ikorodu on Wednesday.
The Coroner’s Inquest which began on September 29, 2023, was set up by the Lagos State Government to unravel the cause of Mohbad’s death.
Mohbad died on September 12 2023, under questionable circumstances, and was hurriedly buried the following day.
Following the calls for justice across the nation, his body was exhumed on September 21, 2023, for an autopsy by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH.
However, during the court sitting on Wednesday, Adeyemo, who is also Mohbad’s nephew, told the Ikorodu Magistrate Court that Mohbad’s father insisted on burying him immediately, after receiving N2 million from Davido.
Adeyemo also claimed that he transferred N1 million to Mr Aloba, and later gave the remaining amount to Adura, Mohbad’s younger brother, after settling the hospital bills and ambulance rental fees. He further revealed that, Investigators took custody of the deceased’s phone after his death.
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